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11-11-2016, 07:08 PM
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79 c30 4wd swap
Will a Dana 60 bolt up to a 2wd frame?
Obviously I know I will need to add the hangers for the leaf springs, but is there anything else? My dad has a 79 c30 dump we will be working on this winter and debating if we wanted to do a 4x4 swap. Have a lead on a dually Dana 60 locally |
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11-11-2016, 08:20 PM
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Location: Tell City, IN
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Re: 79 c30 4wd swap
Front spring perch width didn't change from 73-87 1/2 to 1 ton. The rear changes from 3/4 to 1 ton so beware of that. And you might have to change the crossmember so watch out for that.
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11-15-2016, 09:37 AM
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Re: 79 c30 4wd swap
Everything I am working in its all 1 ton driveline.
so the frames from c30 to k30 are the same? someone told me they are different? |
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11-15-2016, 09:48 AM
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Re: 79 c30 4wd swap
The frame its self is the same.But the steering box steering linkage the whole front suspension and engine crossmembers are different.Is that dump truck a cab and chassis truck ?
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11-15-2016, 10:42 AM
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Re: 79 c30 4wd swap
Yes cab and chassis
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11-15-2016, 11:52 AM
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Re: 79 c30 4wd swap
If I were looking to convert 2wd to 4WD, I'd try to dig up one of the 5-link, coil-over kits.
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11-16-2016, 02:32 AM
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Re: 79 c30 4wd swap
I believe you might get away with keeping the rear end it has now just use taller springs.But the whole front will have to be changed out.Its not super hard its been done just takes time.And what trans and t case you want to run ?
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